✨In my hot wheels era ✨

Image Description: Kae is in her new WHILL wheelchair.

Image Description: A photo of Kae’s old car sitting in the underground parking lot.

It was really difficult to part ways with not only my old car but to reconcile with the idea of never being able to drive again. Driving was my happy place.

Today, I have a new set of wheels. It’s been a long time coming. When I first got diagnosed with #MuscularDystrophy, I knew I would eventually end up needing one, and that was difficult to accept alongside the news of my body deteriorating.

I’m ashamed to admit there was a lot of resistance because society’s perception of mobility aids was domineering but over the past few years, I spent time unlearning that mobility aids are a sign of weakness. I now see them as an extension of our bodies—something to be respected and cherished.

I’ve also had many years to mentally prepare for this moment, and it feels easier to transition when you find a chair you like. It will be a work in progress with how this becomes a part of me and how I navigate the world on wheels but like anything, one day at a time!

Anyway, what should I name her? She’s really cute. 😌💅🏼

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